Instead, this is my desk. A place I am beyond sick of this week. My oppressive 'to do' list & other commitments have kept me from Les Mills all week. As flexible as running has been I was thoroughly looking forward to getting back there tonight, especially for Bodybalance.
For those that haven't been to a Bodybalance class it is a yoga & Pilates fusion that actually brings a bead of sweat to my brow! My favourite part however is when you get to lie down and doze off to serene music at the end of the class.
My teacher, Mrs Drake in Standard 3 would have my entire class lie on the mat listening to similar music. Retrospectively I think she might have been the smartest teacher I ever had, what a good way to silence 26 children!
I didn't appreciate how difficult it is to silence your mind back then but for those 5 minutes a week I enjoy trying now.
So I'm left with two choices, 1. Try & mimic the same experience at home or 2. Accept that that would send me into fits of giggles & try & complete a yoga fusion workout of my own instead. I'm opting for 2 because after running crave a good stretch.
I'm going to follow the Basic Yoga Session on www.abc-of-yoga.com so that it is more balanced than what my memory alone would produce.
Another element I really enjoy adding is my resistance band.
Since returning home I'd forgotten how versatile this tool is & by throwing in some squats, lunges & a wall sit I will have more than one bead of sweat on my brow. Perhaps missing class wasn't such a big deal.
Thank you Chloe & this blog for reminding me of my options.
For anyone else considering using the excuse they don't have enough time to exercise, may I remind you that Michelle Obama exercises everyday as does her husband & I've heard he is quite a big deal!
P x
[Home yoga & resistance workout, hopefully less, weary]
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